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Twestival DC Provides 10,000 Meals for Miriam’s Kitchen

Lindsey Mastis — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:32:45 +0000

The Twestival Celebration at MidTown Loft was a huge success. On September 10, tweeple in DC and in cities around the world got together to support local causes. Proceeds from the DC Twestival went to Miriam's Kitchen-- an organization that feeds the homeless. Altogether, we raised enough money for 10,000 meals-- that's a fifth of the meals they serve a year...

Crowds Say ‘Thank You’ as Ted Kennedy is Laid to Rest

Lindsey Mastis — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:37:26 +0000

I expected to see crowds of people holding American flags. I didn't expect to be so moved by the family's reaction. I first saw the Hearst carrying Ted Kennedy's body. A large oval window in the back made it easy to see the flag-draped coffin. Then, limo after limo of family members. I could barely see through some of the dark-tinted windows, but I imagine his wife, kids, and close friends quietly watched the crowds as they made their way in Arlington National Cemetery. Then, there were limos and SUVs with windows rolled down. I saw arms and hands waving to the crowds. People shouted "thank you" and family members shouted "thank you" back. Then, there were bus loads-- more family. The kids were crowded near the front of the buses, waving. You could see their lips moving. Again, the words "thank you."

MTV Cameraman Apology

Lindsey Mastis — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:06:55 +0000

A couple weeks ago I did a story about the cast moving into the new Real World DC house near Dupont Circle. I wanted to talk to neighbors about their reaction. As I tried to interview people on the sidewalk, some of MTV's production crew tried to block my camera. One cameraman kept getting in my lens. Yesterday afternoon, I received an e-mail from that cameraman-- Ryan Romkema. Here's his apology...

Real World DC & Me

Lindsey Mastis — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:57:41 +0000

Reality shows love DC-- but does DC love reality shows? I went to the Real World DC House (on S and 20th NW) to find out. When I arrived, there were a handful of people. I began getting some exterior shots and worked my way up to the sidewalk. Then, I saw some cast members. I shot some video and did my best to stay out of the crew's shots. I even fought the urge to ask the cast members how they liked DC. When the cast members finally left, I began interviewing some fans. That's when the photographers got in my lens. There were actually two MTV photographers doing this, a male and a female. I couldn't stop laughing-- it was just ridiculous...

April 14 – 18, 2009

Lindsey Mastis — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:40:46 +0000

Tuesday, April 14 - The Obama Family finally got a dog. It's a 6-month old Portuguese Water Dog named Bo. Of course, families everywhere will want one too. But these dogs are a bit high maintenence. So, I did a story to shed some light on how to take care of the dog. (yes-- pun intended). It's called "Want a Portuguese Water Dog?

April 7 – 11, 2009

Lindsey Mastis — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:04:29 +0000

Tuesday, April 7 - Virginia Bridges Affected by Budget Cuts Wednesday, April 8 - Prince George's Firefighter Critically Burned in Suspisious Fire Thursday, April 9 - UPDATE: Firefighter Critically Burned in Suspisious Fire Friday, April 10 - Fire Burns Modern Mansion in Potomac

March 31 – April 4

Lindsey Mastis — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:47:59 +0000

Tuesday, March 31: Cindi Scafide was tired of keeping her daughter's old formal dresses in her closets. She wanted to give them to students who needed them. So she created a dress donation program. She's collecting dresses, tuxedoes, suits, shoes and purses. Students who wouldn't otherwise be able to afford prom, will be able to look their best. Maryland Woman Collects Prom...

From St. Patty’s Day to March 21

Lindsey Mastis — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:36:02 +0000

Survey Says Women Love to Clean; Update: Boy Falls 24 Feet at Children's National Medical Center; Should Kids Walk to School; Senator John Warner Auctions Off Senate Items; Deaf Woman and Two Kids Killed in NE DC.

WUSA: Weeks in Review

Lindsey Mastis — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:40:10 +0000

Okay, okay-- so I haven't been very good about keeping up with my WUSA work. Here are some of my stories for the past couple weeks:

Mar 1: Preparing

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February 22 – 26

Lindsey Mastis — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:44:21 +0000

Overall-- I had a crazy week. There were tons of shootings (including a couple stories I worked on that never made it to air); smart people who think social networking makes you dumb (I think you should decide); and a weirdo that likes to cuddle with sleeping women...